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Wild Nature - Valpolicella Ripasso DOC bio 2016 Wild Nature - Valpolicella Ripasso DOC bio 2016

Wild Nature - Valpolicella Ripasso DOC bio 2016

Valpolicella Ripasso: Red fruit meets vanilla in a velvety embrace

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Type:Red

Varietal:Valpolicella

Unit Size:750ml

Alcohol Volume:14%

Region:Veneto

Country:Italy

Tasting Notes

Wild Nature wines echo a deep commitment to Earth's harmony. Pioneers in organic farming since 1974, their labels celebrate the wildlife of Venice and Verona provinces, underscoring their dedication to balanced ecosystems. The Valpolicella Ripasso DOC, enriched by fermenting with Amarone's lees, boasts amplified strength and depth. Its allure lies in the melding of red fruit aromas with hints of vanilla, all wrapped up in a velvety embrace.

Technical Info

Brand:Wild Nature

Closure:Diam Cork

Organic Certification:ICEA - E1248

Country of Origin:Italy

Serving Temperature:16-18°C

Sugar Residual:2.8 g/l

Drink By:2036

Wine Ageing:24-months, split between 50% used French oak and 50% new French oak

Winemaking Style:Tradional

Harvest:Hand Harvested Mid-Septemeber

Winemaking:Valpolicella Ripasso undergoes a second fermentation with Amarone lees for 15-20 days, then ages in French oak for 24 months. This enhances structure, longevity, and richness, presenting ethereal red fruit aromas and a velvety palate.

Viticulture:The Valpolicella wine, hailing from Verona in Veneto, is cultivated in vineyards nestled on the Illasi valley hills, elevated between 220-300 meters. These vineyards, with a calcareous soil of sedimentary origin, employ both Pergola and Guyot training systems, boasting a density of 3,000 plants per hectare.

Food Pairing:Braised Short Ribs, Pappardelle with Duck, Pasta with Meatballs, Treviso's Radicchio Risotto, Mushroom Risotto, Glazed Pork

Taste Profile

Light

Full Body

Dry

Sweet

Fruity

Savoury

Tannins (Bitterness)

Acidity

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